Kill a skunk? Lose your paintball gun! - Page 2

Azzy · 09-19-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oldschooldave

depends on the animal. jk
i think it was a little harsh banning them from paintball forever plus the fines and service. like their lawyer said they are kids and they did something stupid. alot of kids make mistakes. they should have looked at the kids past too, it seems everyone says they are really good kids ( is this the first time they were in trouble?) ive done stupid stuff when i was young, most of the time i got caught but i took my punishment and learned a lesson. i dont think i would stay away from paintball if i was in their shoes, i wouldnt shoot at animals anymore but wouldnt stop playing . this is just my opinion though and its just like an azzhole, everybody has one.

Real good kids.. at not getting caught. And it wasn't a mistake. A mistake would of been shooting an animal while in a game because you saw it move and shot instinctively (I almost obliterated a squirrell once like that).

They pay for their actions.. good. Lets hope it makes them think first next time.

(PS the Shift button is right below the enter key... )

brycelarson · 09-19-2007, 01:25 PM

I've killed my share of nuisance animals - things chewing on the house, gnawing on wires etc. I've always done it regretfully and with respect for the animal. .22 to the brain - quick, clean death.

It's a very different story to use an item intentionally designed to NOT kill as a lethal weapon. Skunks are pretty tough little creatures - I'm pretty sure it was a gruesome and painful death. If the kids were 10 - then you can chalk it up to stupidity - but they're 17 - plenty old enough to know better.

The ban will only last till they're 18 - I assume their records will be purged at that point. I say, stupid get what stupid deserves.

thrive78 · 09-19-2007, 01:29 PM

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Powell.....and prohibited the students from using, owning or possessing a paintball gun.

I'm assuming this is until they're 18. Otherwise he can't do that...

Schmitti · 09-19-2007, 01:32 PM

As it is they couldn't legally own a paintball gun/airgun etc.. until they are 18.... they also (legally) can't use one without adult supervision... so they are lucky their parent guardians didn't get smacked with a fine too.

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JeremyW · 09-19-2007, 01:57 PM

I feel the punishment fits the crime pretty well, I would like to know how they were caught for these actions, though. I mean me and my friends have plunked around at trees in the woods when we were just starting out, and I'm pretty sure that if a squirrel or small creature happened across our path - we would have taken some pot shots at it as well. Not a smart thing to do, but boys will be boys - and when WE started out we were about 12/13. But these days, some kids are worse at 17 than they are at 12, once they have some bonehead friends to get them into mischief.

However to shoot enough on something to kills it, and kill SEVERAL different animals, they were probably going out with the sole purpose of harming animals. And if they were stupid enough to get caught doing so(i imagine it would be pretty hard to do out in the woods unless you were bringing the dead animals out of the woods to show off or something) then they definitely up to some shady business.

I'm sure if we heard every detail of the story we would be much more up in arms. I mean we all shoot paintball guns, and theres no way you can kill a tough little mammal at distance with one unless you are cranking up your velocity to do it, using some sort of hard ammo other than paintballs, or ganging it up and shooting it 30+ times at point blank range.

I have a feeling these kids weren't into paintball as much as they were into what paintball guns can be used for alternatively - no real loss to our community in my opinion.

Mar · 09-19-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thrive78

I'm assuming this is until they're 18. Otherwise he can't do that...

Sure he can.

NoZebra · 09-19-2007, 02:04 PM

Skunks are pretty tough little critters. The fact that they killed not one, but two of them shows that this wasn't just a case of "good kids doing something stupid". Granted I've shot my fair share of raccoons, but it's usually a single shot to the rump to scare them off.

Robertsr · 09-19-2007, 02:29 PM

I shot a squirrel by accident once. I'm pretty sure it lived. It moved out of the area very quickly.

I still feel a little guilty. I can't imagine just bludgeoning an animal the size of a cat to death with paintballs.

I'm of the opinion that these were not very good kids after all.

DPrekel · 09-19-2007, 02:37 PM

It just all stinks!

well, someone had to say it....

Long Beard · 09-19-2007, 02:45 PM

The fact that they were on State Game lands probably didn't help. Most states are pretty particular anyway about protection of animals.....but on State property.....they're VERY serious.

How can you not mean to kill TWO skunks. Ok I could maybe see you shoot one to see what happens (I'm not condoning, I'm just saying I could see dumb kids doing that).....but if you've already killed one, you have to know you're going to kill the second one. How close were they when they opened up?

Their markers are to be destroyed? WHAT? How about state auction! I'll give them 5 bucks for all three.....whatever it is.

09-19-2007, 01:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
brycelarson MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 903	I've killed my share of nuisance animals - things chewing on the house, gnawing on wires etc. I've always done it regretfully and with respect for the animal. .22 to the brain - quick, clean death. It's a very different story to use an item intentionally designed to NOT kill as a lethal weapon. Skunks are pretty tough little creatures - I'm pretty sure it was a gruesome and painful death. If the kids were 10 - then you can chalk it up to stupidity - but they're 17 - plenty old enough to know better. The ban will only last till they're 18 - I assume their records will be purged at that point. I say, stupid get what stupid deserves. __________________ -Bryce Larson bryce@101010.org Feedback

09-19-2007, 01:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
JeremyW Rec Poster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: East coast, USA Posts: 54	I feel the punishment fits the crime pretty well, I would like to know how they were caught for these actions, though. I mean me and my friends have plunked around at trees in the woods when we were just starting out, and I'm pretty sure that if a squirrel or small creature happened across our path - we would have taken some pot shots at it as well. Not a smart thing to do, but boys will be boys - and when WE started out we were about 12/13. But these days, some kids are worse at 17 than they are at 12, once they have some bonehead friends to get them into mischief. However to shoot enough on something to kills it, and kill SEVERAL different animals, they were probably going out with the sole purpose of harming animals. And if they were stupid enough to get caught doing so(i imagine it would be pretty hard to do out in the woods unless you were bringing the dead animals out of the woods to show off or something) then they definitely up to some shady business. I'm sure if we heard every detail of the story we would be much more up in arms. I mean we all shoot paintball guns, and theres no way you can kill a tough little mammal at distance with one unless you are cranking up your velocity to do it, using some sort of hard ammo other than paintballs, or ganging it up and shooting it 30+ times at point blank range. I have a feeling these kids weren't into paintball as much as they were into what paintball guns can be used for alternatively - no real loss to our community in my opinion. __________________ Before you point your finger, make sure your' nails are clean - RobertNestaMarley

09-19-2007, 02:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
NoZebra Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 217	Skunks are pretty tough little critters. The fact that they killed not one, but two of them shows that this wasn't just a case of "good kids doing something stupid". Granted I've shot my fair share of raccoons, but it's usually a single shot to the rump to scare them off. __________________ If you can't learn to play well, then at least enjoy playing poorly.

09-19-2007, 02:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Robertsr Ultimate Battle Monkey Z Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 3,280	I shot a squirrel by accident once. I'm pretty sure it lived. It moved out of the area very quickly. I still feel a little guilty. I can't imagine just bludgeoning an animal the size of a cat to death with paintballs. I'm of the opinion that these were not very good kids after all. __________________ Geriatrically Assured Destruction

09-19-2007, 02:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
DPrekel Pfffffffttttt!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East of North West Jabip Posts: 300	It just all stinks! well, someone had to say it.... __________________ Living the Dream.... Oldschool is a walking turn on... Corripe Cervisiam

09-19-2007, 02:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
Long Beard MCB Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwestern PA Posts: 401	The fact that they were on State Game lands probably didn't help. Most states are pretty particular anyway about protection of animals.....but on State property.....they're VERY serious. How can you not mean to kill TWO skunks. Ok I could maybe see you shoot one to see what happens (I'm not condoning, I'm just saying I could see dumb kids doing that).....but if you've already killed one, you have to know you're going to kill the second one. How close were they when they opened up? Their markers are to be destroyed? WHAT? How about state auction! I'll give them 5 bucks for all three.....whatever it is. __________________ My MCB Feedback Sheridan LB for sale